Sticky-fly-ribbon coil



W. J. WAGNER.

STICKY FLY RIBBON COIL.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 23, 1919.

Patented May 31,1921.

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STICKY-FLY-RIBBON COIL.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 31, 1921..

Application filed May 23, 1919. Serial No. 299,281.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, IVILLIAM J. WAGNER, a citizen of the United States, residin at the city of Grand Rapids, county of I ent, State of Michigan, h.ve invented certaln new and useful Improvements in Sticky-' Fly-Ribbon Coils, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in sticky fly ribbon coils.

The objects of this invention are to provide means of insuring the complete dis tribution of the sticky material on the paper ribbon and the closing of the ribbon together to prevent evaporation and hardening of the material, which often lnterferes with the successful pulling out of the ribbon.

Objects pertaining to details will appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The inventlon is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodlment of m invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure I is an elevation view of a sticky fly coil in its container.

Fig. II is an enlarged detail sectional view on line 22 of Fig. I.

Fig. III is a detail view showing one of the coils partially withdrawn from the container.

Fig. IV is a detail sectional view on a line corresponding to line 2-2 of Fig. I showing one of the coils partially withdrawn from the container, to a less degree than that appearing in Fig. III.

In the drawing, similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional view is taken looking in the direction ofthe little arrows at the end of the section line.

In the drawing 1 is a cylindrical box container. 2 is a fly coil which has its outer end secured to the inside of the container 1, and

to its inner, end is secured a withdrawing tape 3, preferably incorporated in a fold of the ribbon, although it may be secured in any other way.

t is a plug which fits snugly into the interlor top end of the coil and holds the up per edges of the coil into close contact, thereby insuring the distribution of the stlcky material to the extreme edge and closing the same so tightly that there is no evaporation suflicient to harden the sticky m xture. This plug is inserted after the coil of ribbon has been wound. In the process the sticky material is distributed on the ribbon centrally leaving the edge uncovered. The coiled ribbon is allowed to stand for several hours when the sticky material will be found to be distributed to the edge by the action of capillarity, which is apparently assisted by the expansion of the coils against the outer tube. The plug is then inserted and compresses the successive layers tight together so that they cannot dry out and the top is then put on.

The usual cap 5 is provided for the top of the container which is removable to permit of the pulling out of the coil. In Fig. IV 1 shows the coil as it appears in start ing to pull out, and in Fig. III 1 shows it somewhat farther pulled out. In use the same is pulled out to the full extent and the ribbon is uncoiled and hangs flat with the lower end in the container, which is the usual way in which these coils or ribbons are used for catching flies. I have merely illustrated a partial withdrawal of the same in Figs. III and IV, as it shows the effect of the plug in maintaining the parts in true relation while the ribbon is being pulled out and prevents tearing of the ribbon.

I desire to say that the invention is capable of considerable modification. VVlfile I have shown the plug 4 as a stamping from either fiber or metal, it is perfectly clear that it may be of wood, or a solid metal plug for that matter, and do its work very well.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a sticky fly coil, the combination of a cylindrical container, a coil of ribbon with its outer end secured to the inner wall of the container, a. drawing tape secured to the inner end of said coil and a plug disposed and inserted in the top of the coil to force the succeeding layers of the coil into tight contact to seal the contents of the ribbon and prevent hardening.

2. In-a sticky fly coil the combination of a suitable container, a coil of ribbon therein with means for Withdrawing it and a plug Within the inner coil to close the successive layers of coils against each other 10 to seal the contents.

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of tWo Witnesses.

WILLIAM J. WAGNER. [L. s.]

Witnesses p EDW. J. STEINBERG, V. O. DODGE. 

